Relieves Meaning in English

word · lemma: relieve

US

ɹiˈɫivz

ri-LEEVZ

UK

ɹɪlˈiːvz

ri-LEEVZ

Definition

Removes or makes something bad, such as pain or stress, less severe. It is usually used when something unpleasant becomes easier to handle.

Usage & Nuances

Most common with pain, stress, or pressure: 'relieves pain', 'relieves stress'. Often used in medical or everyday contexts. Not interchangeable with 'release' (let go) or 'remove' (completely take away).

• Spanish: alivia - quita (dolor) - libera (estrés)
• Portuguese (BR): alivia - tira (dor) - alenta (estresse)
• Portuguese (PT): alivia - tira (dor) - alivia (stress)
• Chinese (Simplified): 缓解 - 减轻 - 解除
• Chinese (Traditional): 緩解 - 減輕 - 解除
• Hindi: राहत देता है - कम करता है - हटाता है
• Arabic: يخفف - يزيل (الألم) - يفرج (الضغط)
• Bengali: উপশম করে - হ্রাস করে
• Russian: облегчает
• Japanese: 和らげる - 緩和する
• Vietnamese: làm giảm - làm dịu
• Korean: 완화하다 - 덜어주다
• Turkish: rahatlatır - hafifletir
• Urdu: دور کرنا - کم کرنا
• Indonesian: meringankan - mengurangi

Example Sentences

The medicine relieves headaches quickly.

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Stretching relieves muscle tension.

basic

Drinking water relieves thirst.

basic

Taking deep breaths relieves some of my anxiety before tests.

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A hot shower always relieves my sore back after work.

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Laughter really relieves stress for me.

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